10 new English words for 25 January 2020, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.
Hindi meaning: चौकसी रखना
Synonyms: Observation, Close Watch, Scrutiny, Supervision, Lookout
Antonyms: Ignorance, Negligence, Carelessness, Inobservance
Example: The police are keeping the suspects under constant <strong>surveillance. </strong>
Hindi meaning: बाधा डालना, नकाम बनाना
Synonyms: Hinder, Foil, Impede, Balk
Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate, Expedite, Aid
Example: We must <strong>thwart</strong> his malevolent schemes.
Hindi meaning: विकसित करना
Synonyms: Promote, Cultivate, Stimulate, Foster
Antonyms: Discourage, Inhibit, Hinder, Dispirit
Example: My father <strong>nurtured</strong> my love of art’.
Hindi meaning: टालना
Synonyms: Postpone, Put off, Adjourn, Hold off, Carry over
Antonyms: Continue, Carry Out, Hurry, Expedite,
Example: They <strong>deferred</strong> the decision until February
Hindi meaning: प्रभावहीन करना
Synonyms: Balance, Counterpoise, Compensate, Equipoise
Antonyms: Aid, Assist, Support, Uphold
Example: Prices have risen in order to <strong>offset</strong> the increased cost of materials.
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Hindi meaning: कम महत्व देना
Synonyms: Diminish, Belittle, Play Down, Minimise
Antonyms: Exaggerate, Overvalue, Amplify, Magnify, Overrate
Example: It would be a mistake to <strong>understate</strong> the seriousness of the problem.
Hindi meaning: फलना-फ़ूलना
Synonyms: Thrive, Burgeon, Flourish, Prosper
Antonyms: Die, Fade, Wither
Example: She has visibly <strong>blossomed</strong> over the last few months.
Hindi meaning: और बिगाड़ देना
Synonyms: Worsen, Aggravate, Exacerbate, Intensify
Antonyms: Relieve, Mitigate, Ameliorate, Alleviate,
Example: The problems were <strong>compounded</strong> by severe food shortages.
Hindi meaning: गतिहीन होना, विकसित न होना
Synonyms: Languish, Vegetate, Idle, Fester, Rot
Antonyms: Progress, Advance, Evolve, Grow
Example: Everyone needs new challenges. Otherwise you just <strong>stagnate</strong>.
Hindi meaning: लगाम हटाना; स्वतंत्र करना
Synonyms: Uncheck, Unbridle, Set Free, Let Loose
Antonyms: Restrain, Suppress, Contain, Hold Back
Example: The vice president <strong>unleashed</strong> a furious attack on leading Democratic representatives in Congress.
